CoS

Specialty represented on CoS

Clinical Psychology

Formal Specialty Definition

Clinical Psychology is a general practice and health service provider specialty in professional psychology. Clinical Psychologists assess, diagnose, predict, prevent and treat psychopathology, mental disorders, and other individual or group problems to improve behavior adjustment, adaptation, personal effectiveness and satisfaction.

Overview of Organization and Goals

Clinical Psychology SpecialtyPresentation 2023

Bylaws

Clinical Psychology Specialty Council

Levels of Specialty Training

Specialty training is offered at the doctoral as well as at the postdoctoral level.

Specialty Board Certification

Board Certification in Clinical Psychology is available through the American Board of Clinical Psychology, which is a Specialty Board of the American Board of Professional Psychology (ABPP).

Sources of Specialty Recognition

  • APA/CRSPPP recognition
  • ABPP recognition

Clinical Psychology Specialty Council Membership

  • American Board of Clinical Psychology
  • Council of University Directors of Clinical Psychology
  • National Council of Schools and Programs of Professional Psychology
  • Society of Clinical Psychology, Division 12, APA

Education and Training Guidelines